IPMBA News
Wyandotte bike patrol officer makes community connections while fighting crime
By JIM KASUBA, News-Herald, June 25, 2021 Photo: One of officer Daniel Cole’s duties is to patrol the city’s downtown area, where he regularly checks on businesses. Photo courtesy of Wyandotte Police Department. WYANDOTTE MI -...
Ocean State Job Lot Donates E-Bikes To Block Island Police
The retail chain donated 14 electric bicycles valued at $1,300 each to the New Shoreham Police Department to help with summer patrols. By Mary Serreze, Patch Staff, June 29, 2021 Photo: New Shoreham Police Community Service Officers Michael Reilly and Brooke Foley with...
8 investments worth every penny for bike officers
From quality and appropriate cycling shoes to upgrading your ballistic vest, here are some simple and essential items to add to your safety and comfort By Clint Sandusky for Police1.com, June 28, 2021 During police bike patrol courses, instructors often say...
Bikes are back: Spokane Valley Police Department reinstates two-wheeled patrollers
By Colin Tiernan, The Spokesman Review, June 20, 2021 Photo: Spokane Valley Police Department Bike Patrol Officers Joshua Pratt, left, and Branson Schmidt will be out on the local public trails this summer. Being on bikes allows the officers to...
Baytown Police Department hits streets with bike patrol
By Mark Fleming, the Baytown Sun, June 19, 2021 Officers Kenneth Hockless and Macla Aguilera are two of Baytown’s newly certified bicycle patrol officers. The program is new to Baytown police. (Submitted by Baytown Police Department) Kaleb Hockless ...
PEDAL PATROL: Newtown Township Police Department shifts into high gear with donations of bicycles
By Bucks Local News, Jun 17, 2021 NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP PA >> Two new Giant Police Mountain Bicycles are hitting the streets of the township thanks to a generous donation to the Newtown Township Police Department. On June 17, Brian Boger, Fran...
Five electric bikes for police officers in Hertsmere
By Nathan Louis, Borehamwood and Ellstree Times, June 16, 2021 Photo: The five electric bikes in Hertsmere. Credit: Hertfordshire Constabulary The Hertsmere safer neighbourhood teams (SNT) have just taken delivery of five new electric bikes allowing them to cover more...
Shifting into the Summer: The Advantages of Bike Patrol for Law Enforcement Officers
Bicycles offer officers a variety of advantages when it comes to patrolling streets and interacting with members of their communities. by Paul Peluso, Officer.com, June 2021 Photo: Grand Rapids Police Department/IPMBA View as a pdf. Summer is...